Offshore Wind Operator (Associate - Senior) (Norfolk, Virginia)
About The Position
This role has the responsibility and authority to take and/or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System, during both normal and emergency conditions. This role performs critical, reliability-related tasks associated with operating a NERC Medium Impact facility without obtaining approval from higher-level personnel within Dominion Energy. Develops, revises, and maintains Dominion Energy standard operating procedures and practices. Prepares switching orders that will isolate work areas and provide a safe zone of protection for both field personnel and equipment. Provides verbal instructions to field personnel engaged in switching operations and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications. Responds to process and equipment alarms and takes appropriate corrective measures. Provides data for the short and long-term maintenance planning process. Controls power generation and balance of plant equipment using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Supports NERC compliance program reporting. Analyzes advanced pattern recognition and predictive maintenance data to identify equipment defects. Monitors voltage and reactive power flows and utilizes reactive resources to maintain voltage. Coordinates generation outages with Market Operations Center (MOC) and Systems Operations Center (SOC).
Requirements
- Associate Offshore Wind Operator: 0-2 years of directly related experience
- Offshore Wind Operator: 3+ years of directly related experience.
- Senior Offshore Wind Operator: 5+ years of directly related experience
- Thorough understanding of generation, transmission or distribution operations & maintenance.
- Ability to interpret data to inform maintenance needs and identify process improvements.
- Effective communication skills to work across departments, ensuring smooth coordination of maintenance activities.
- Skilled at handling shifting priorities, managing multiple tasks, and improving efficiency.
- Understanding of safety and regulatory policies.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Renewable Energy, or related field.
- Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education
Responsibilities
- Take and/or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System, during both normal and emergency conditions.
- Perform critical, reliability-related tasks associated with operating a NERC Medium Impact facility.
- Develop, revise, and maintain Dominion Energy standard operating procedures and practices.
- Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas and provide a safe zone of protection for both field personnel and equipment.
- Provide verbal instructions to field personnel engaged in switching operations and make appropriate internal and external notifications.
- Respond to process and equipment alarms and take appropriate corrective measures.
- Provide data for the short and long-term maintenance planning process.
- Control power generation and balance of plant equipment using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
- Support NERC compliance program reporting.
- Analyze advanced pattern recognition and predictive maintenance data to identify equipment defects.
- Monitor voltage and reactive power flows and utilize reactive resources to maintain voltage.
- Coordinate generation outages with Market Operations Center (MOC) and Systems Operations Center (SOC).
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
- vacation
- retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches
- paid holidays
- tuition reimbursement
- bonus eligibility
- sick leave
- disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
